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Seeking Participants for a Research Study on Virtual Reality-Practitioners

Are you a PSW or nurse working with people with dementia?Have you received training on dementia or responsive behaviours?Would you like to learn more about coping with these behaviours?

We are looking for health staff interested in completing a virtual reality training module based on behaviours of people with dementia. Your participation would take a maximum of 2 hours.

You will receive a financial compensation of $40 for your participation. You will receive this compensation even if you withdraw from the project prior to its completion. Furthermore, a parking pass will be provided to you for the duration of the research study (when required).

If you are interested, please fill out a Willingness to be Contacted form and the project coordinator will be in touch with you with more information!

You can also contact Dr. Oliver Baus at (613) 562-5800 ext. 1096 or obaus@uottawa.ca.